. >> we have a history, 11 years ago of opponents of this religion and you are astounding me that you would consider this project. >> given the emotions of the day, picking rural lifestyles against islamic expansion, people on the board of supervisors meeting remain cool but divided. >> these are two separate buildings that look like a single story ranch houses. there are no minaret's or domes, we did not ask for that, we are respectful of the community because we are part of it. >> for me this has never been a muslim issue, it has always been about the water. >> building permits were up for approval, the plans call for two buildings with up to 5000 square feet each to be built on 16 a. on the monterey highway, also proposes a 2400 plot cemetery. local residents have battle plans on environmental reasons. >> it is not a matter of who these people are but a matter of this type of project not sitting on this piece of property and there are codes that say that. >> things that happen like this and true feelings come out. >> if this was a christian facility would you be going through this?